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From January to April 2026, BYU-Pathway Worldwide has continued to serve many more students completing online certificates and degrees from BYU-Idaho and Ensign College. Keep reading to hear from students what graduating means to them.

Yulissa Guzman-Lopez

Utah, USA

When my daughter was just one week old, I decided to enroll in BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Even though life felt uncertain and overwhelming, I wanted something better for her and for me.

At the time, I was in an unhealthy and unsafe marriage. Eventually, I made the difficult decision to leave and start fresh. As a new and singmom, I worked multiple jobs, cared for my daughter, and studied late into the night. Many days were exhausting, but I held to the hope that if I stayed consistent and trusted the Lord, things would work out.

As I studied through BYU-Pathway, I found more than an education; I gained confidence, stability, and purpose. Bit by bit, the Lord began to heal and rebuild my life. As I stepped forward in faith, He opened doors I never could have planned, including meeting my husband and being sealed in God’s beautiful temple.

As I prepare to graduate with my bachelor's degree, I feel deep gratitude. BYU-Pathway helped me rebuild my life and create a future I look forward to.

Stephen Kpabah

Liberia

I was orphaned young, losing my mother at three and my father just after high school. Despite my losses, I graduated with honors, but sadly wasn’t financially able to pursue my dreams of going to college.

My life changed forever when I joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A loving bishop told me about BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Without hesitation, I enrolled. Where other systems had failed me, BYU-Pathway gave me a clear, low-cost and spiritually based path to my future. Through my courses, I discovered that true strength comes from perseverance — not grades — and that my identity is not defined by being an orphan but by my divine potential as a son of God.

With my degree in applied business management, I plan to become a leader in my community helping orphaned youth. I want to teach them what BYU-Pathway has shown me: circumstances do not dictate destination. Because of BYU-Pathway, I am no longer a student waiting for a chance. I am a professional prepared to create opportunities for others. This is the promise of BYU-Pathway. It truly makes a success story possible.

Deliry Mis

Belize

When I moved from the Dominican Republic to Belize to start my own family and a new chapter in my life, my dream of obtaining a university degree never left my heart.

In 2021, I searched for universities that offered classes in Spanish, but none did. This was a very difficult season in my life. I did not have a job, I did not speak English, and I was not studying. But deep in my heart, I held on to my faith and the hope that God had a plan for me.

Later, in 2022, my husband began teaching me English at home. When I was ready, I joined EnglishConnect and later BYU-Pathway. From that moment on, I promised myself I would not give up, no matter how difficult the journey became.

Today, I’ve completed my bachelor's degree in applied business management , and I’m filled with gratitude. Achieving this goal has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

I achieved this dream thanks to God, my faith, my family’s support, and my determination to never give up. What once felt impossible is now a reality, and today I celebrate not only Â鶹¾«Æ·ÔÚÏß²¥·Å, but a testimony that dreams can come true when we trust in God and refuse to surrender.

You could be the next student graduating in your cap and gown! Visit byupathway.edu to get started.